Childhood and Education Journey of Rick Harrison in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2025

An overview of the childhood and early education of Rick Harrison, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Richard Kevin "Rick" Harrison is an American businessman and reality television personality best known for co-owning the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas. The shop is the central location for the History Channel's reality show, *Pawn Stars*, which propelled him to fame. He opened the shop with his father, Richard Benjamin Harrison, in 1989 and has since become a prominent figure in the pawn industry and a recognizable face in popular culture.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

1955: Las Vegas Pawn License Law

In 1955, a Las Vegas law was enacted that limited the issuance of new pawn licenses based on the city's population.

March 22, 1965: Rick Harrison's Birth

On March 22, 1965, Richard Kevin Harrison, also known as Rick Harrison, was born. He would later become a businessman and reality television personality.

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1967: Family Relocation to San Diego

In 1967, when Rick Harrison was two years old, his family relocated to San Diego, California, due to his father's job transfer.

April 1981: Relocation to Las Vegas

In April 1981, the Harrison family relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, after his parents' real estate business collapsed.

April 27, 1983: Birth of Corey Harrison

On April 27, 1983, Rick Harrison's first child, Corey, was born. This occurred after his girlfriend Kim became pregnant and they subsequently married despite a miscarriage.

2012: Engagement to Deanna Burditt

In 2012, Rick Harrison, twice divorced, announced his engagement to Deanna Burditt, who was also twice divorced.

July 21, 2013: Marriage to Deanna Burditt

On July 21, 2013, Rick Harrison married Deanna Burditt in Laguna Beach, California. Counting Cars star Danny Koker performed the ceremony, and Chumlee served as a ring bearer.

2016: Adam Harrison and Pawn Stars

According to Corey, in a 2016 HuffPost article, Adam Harrison had no apparent interest in appearing on Pawn Stars.

June 2018: Death of Richard Harrison

Richard Harrison, also known as "The Old Man" on Pawn Stars, passed away in June 2018.

2018: Self-Description as Libertarian

In a 2018 interview on Fox News, Rick Harrison described himself as "more of a libertarian" than a conservative, stating that history proves less government leads to a better economy.

September 2020: Divorce from Deanna Burditt

In September 2020, Rick Harrison and Deanna Burditt divorced.

2020: Political Support in 2020

In 2020, Rick Harrison supported Donald Trump's candidacy for president and Daniel Rodimer for Nevada's 3rd congressional district.

2021: Marriage to Amanda Palmer

In 2021, Rick Harrison married Amanda Palmer.

2022: Potential Run for Governor

In 2022, Rick Harrison considered a potential run for governor of Nevada.

March 2023: Interest in Running for U.S. Senate

In March 2023, Rick Harrison told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he had been approached by many in the party regarding a potential run for U.S. Senate.